Summary:
The 61062 zip code is home to a single middle school, Pearl City Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively small student population of 77, its academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates fluctuating in recent years compared to district and state averages.
In 2023-2024, Pearl City Junior High School outperformed the Pearl City CUSD 200 district and the state of Illinois in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, the following year, the school's proficiency rates fell below the district and state averages in both subjects. This volatility in academic performance may warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors. Additionally, the school faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average and could be impacting student learning.
Despite the school's resource allocation, with above-average spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance still lags behind the district and state. This suggests that resource allocation alone may not be the sole factor in student success. Furthermore, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 45.45% of the student body eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the unique challenges faced by this population could be a priority for the school and district to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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